Magnificent Antique Victorian / Edwardian 9.75” Cut Glass Lay-Down Scent Bottle
Featuring a Solid Sterling Silver Screw Cap with Crisp "Kate" Script Engraving & Original Intact Cork
Up for your consideration is a truly exceptional, museum-quality statement piece for the serious antique vanity or fine art glass collector. This monumental 9.75-inch Victorian "lay-down" scent bottle represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century luxury craftsmanship. While the vast majority of personal scent vials from this era were small, pocket-sized accessories (3–5 inches), this jumbo vanity-scale cylinder was designed as a prominent luxury display piece.
Design & Craftsmanship:
• The Crystal Body: A gorgeous, heavy, flattened oval-cylindrical profile featuring an incredibly deep, labor-intensive geometric cut glass pattern. The body showcases multi-tiered starburst/diamond motifs flanking a striking central twisted-column spiral pattern.
• The Sterling Cap: The collar and domed screw-cap are crafted from solid sterling silver. The collar is clearly stamped "STERLING". The dome of the cap is beautifully personalized with an elegant, deep, flowing period script engraving that reads "Kate".
The Collector's Trifecta — Condition Report:
This piece stands out due to its miraculous state of preservation:
1. Flawless Glass Condition: The deeply wheel-cut crystal body is completely smooth and immaculate. There are no cracks, no cloudiness, and none of the microscopic "fleabite" chips along the geometric edges that usually plague glass of this age.
2. Original Intact Cork: Unbelievably, the original interior sealing cork has survived perfectly intact and in place inside the sterling cap. It remains dry but entirely solid, completely sparing the interior threads from the corrosive perfume leaks common to lesser-preserved examples.
3. Untouched Patina: The sterling silver has a wonderful, authentic aged patina that accentuates the deep lines of the cursive engraving. The threads screw together smoothly and securely.
Dimensions:
• Total Length: 9.75 Inches (approx. 24.8 cm)
• Profile: Flattened Oval Cylinder
Please review all high-resolution photos closely, as they form part of the condition description. This item will be meticulously packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature tracking to guarantee its safe arrival.
No returns or exchanges
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